CFO Sports: Dallas Cowboys DT Mazi Smith is getting better (film study)

[America's Cowboy]

Trading him before/after the 2025 draft is our best option for 2025.

PRE-6/1 TRADE​

2025 Dead Cap: $3,327,162
2025 Savings: $293,210

Cutting him would cost a fortune. 8M+ in 2025. 1.6M in 2026.

POST-6/1 RELEASE​

2025 Dead Cap: $6,180,558
2026 Dead Cap: $1,663,581
2025 Savings: $-2,560,186

They need to worry about keeping OSA.

Trade Mazi for a 2025 or 2026 7th.

I wish we had clowns as emojis. This comment of yours definitely deserves some clowns. SMH

 

[DuncanIso]

I wish we had clowns as emojis. This comment of yours definitely deserves some clowns. SMH

He’s a bust man.

hes gotta go.

someone will trade with us.

PRE-6/1 TRADE​

2025 Dead Cap: $3,327,162
2025 Savings: $293,210

 

[CowboyStar88]

#TreyLance

#thirdstring #wontbeontherosternextyear

 

[DoctorChicken]

Mason Graham looks small (6'3") and slow (5.10 40 yd dash) for a dominating interior DT...

Scouting Report: Weaknesses
*Occasionally struggles to shed blocks consistently, limiting his effectiveness in some plays.
*Relies heavily on strength over technique, which can make him predictable against experienced linemen.
*On the shorter side for his position, which can be a disadvantage against taller offensive linemen.
*Needs to diversify his pass-rush moves to become more consistently effective against higher-level competition.
*Inconsistency in separating from blocks makes him more of a disruptive presence rather than a dominant force every snap.

Scouting Report: Summary
Mason Graham is a high-motor defensive lineman with excellent quickness off the snap and a relentless pursuit of the ball. His ability to penetrate the backfield and disrupt both the run and pass game makes him a versatile and impactful player. Graham's wrestling background gives him superior leverage and balance, making him tough to handle in one-on-one matchups. However, he often relies more on raw power than refined technique, which can make him predictable against experienced offensive linemen.

While Graham’s physical attributes and motor are impressive, he needs to expand his pass-rush moves to consistently beat NFL-caliber blockers. His shorter stature can be a disadvantage when facing taller linemen, and he sometimes struggles to disengage from blocks, limiting his snap-to-snap effectiveness. Addressing these areas will be key for his development and impact at the next level.

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Mason-Graham-DL-Michigan

He's going to be the first DT off the board for a reason.

He is what Mazi was advertised to be.

 

[Davidlee1973]

Lawrence is gone, unless he excepts a significant pay cut.

Lawrence is the best player and a veteran on the dline. He is a must keep

 

[Davidlee1973]

Two completely different styles of defense. Quinn had him attacking and Zimmer has him taking up blockers and keeping his LBs clean.

I'm sure there is overlap, but it's not all the same. It's not all universal. That's nonsense so yall can keep hating.

Yall might be right. There's a better chance at this point that he ends up being a JAG. It doesn't change the fact he got screwed last year and how silly it is to actively trash him while he's showing continued improvement.

I guess anything to keep crying.

Zimmer will not be back in 2025

 

[Davidlee1973]

He's going to be the first DT off the board for a reason.

He is what Mazi was advertised to be.

No not in Dallas. No more Michigan guys

 

[America's Cowboy]

He's going to be the first DT off the board for a reason.

He is what Mazi was advertised to be.

Even if the Cowboys want him, Mason Graham is going to go in the top 5 of the draft. How are the Cowboys going to have any chance of drafting him if they are winning meaningless games just to please their egos and those of ignorant fans who don't want them to tank/lose out???

This is a pipe dream.

 

[darthseinfeld]

He’s a bust man.

hes gotta go.

someone will trade with us.

PRE-6/1 TRADE​

2025 Dead Cap: $3,327,162
2025 Savings: $293,210

Arent you the same guy that was mad we cut Quinton Bohanna

 

[cowboyec]

post bye week he has shown improvement.
too me his problem is not ability but experience.
he is learning to be a pro.

 

[DoctorChicken]

No not in Dallas. No more Michigan guys

Why not?

 

[gtb1943]

Lawrence is the best player and a veteran on the dline. He is a must keep

He is declining. No point.

 

[gtb1943]

He's going to be the first DT off the board for a reason.

He is what Mazi was advertised to be.

actually Jethro and company claimed he was this; no one else did.

sadly he will go too high for us.

Have to laugh at anyone thinking a 40 time means ANYTHING for a DT

 

[DoctorChicken]

actually Jethro and company claimed he was this; no one else did.

sadly he will go too high for us.

Have to laugh at anyone thinking a 40 time means ANYTHING for a DT

Yup. His 40 doesn’t matter. He’s in the backfield all the time in the passing game, and is hard to move in the run game. That’s what matters for DTs.

 

[CWR]

Zimmer will not be back in 2025

Agreed?

 

[DuncanIso]

Arent you the same guy that was mad we cut Quinton Bohanna

Yes.

Pro Football Ref grades QuintonB (AV 8) over Mazi (AV 2.)

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Yes.

Pro Football Ref grades QuintonB (AV 8) over Mazi (AV 2.)

Is Quinton even on a roster currently?

 

[DuncanIso]

Is Quinton even on a roster currently?

Not sure why fans on here keeping fighting for Mazi.

hes clearly a bust.

need to worry about keeping OSA,

 

[CowboyStar88]

Arent you the same guy that was mad we cut Quinton Bohanna

He’s also the guy who thinks Lance isn’t a bust after 4 seasons.But thinks Mazi is a bust after 1.5 seasons while improving. He also fixates on PFF overall grade instead of looking at the individual performances.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Not sure why fans on here keeping fighting for Mazi.

hes clearly a bust.

need to worry about keeping OSA,

Not sure why fans are here fighting for Lance.

He’s clearly a bust

Need to worry about keeping Rush.